Joyce Family" <tfj4_at_comcast.net> asked: > If any of you have recommendations for a handheld VHF radios suitable for > kayaking in North America, I would be grateful. You know, the usual ideal > machine: cheap, light, compact, sturdy, waterproof (within the usual > limits), not a power hog, easy to use, etc., etc. Tom, the first question might be: How much can you spend? US$200? US$300? After that, go for a JIS-7-rated unit: waterproof for 30 minutes three feet under the surface. And, lithium battery. Then, they are all pretty good, and it gets down to which bell or whistle you like. I have an ICOM M88, which is way better than the first VHF I bought in 1996 (also an ICOM). -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Apr 08 2005 - 17:39:53 PDT
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